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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,158 memory care providers in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Serra Sol Memory Care
MC
RC
San Juan Capistrano
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 116
Rank #680 / 1,021
B-No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
29
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #685 / 926
San Juan Opco LLC And Agemark Management LLCStudio / Shared Rooms
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (Stokes)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B-Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
51
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #882 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #719 / 926
Mg At Willow Glen, LP And Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Azusa
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 116
Rank #611 / 1,021
B-Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
22
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #686 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #395 / 926
Silverado Sierra Vista LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
Almond Heights
MC
AL
RC
Orangevale
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 116
Rank #272 / 1,021
B-Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
64
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #872 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #572 / 926
Almond Heights Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summerfield of Encinitas
MC
AL
RC
Encinitas
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 116
Rank #748 / 1,021
BNo
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #871 / 1,105
25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #532 / 926
Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite
Loma Clara Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Morgan Hill
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 116
Rank #601 / 1,021
B-Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #711 / 1,105
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #369 / 926
Steadfast Collin Morgan Hill LLC And Integral Sr. Lg MgStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care
MC
AL
NH
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center)
226
Facility 226
CA AVG 116
Rank #79 / 1,021
B-No
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 56
Rank #989 / 1,105
39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
62.4%
Facility 62.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #666 / 926
Oakmont Of Carlsbad LLC And Oakmont Management GroupPrivate / Companion Suites
WellQuest of Elk Grove
MC
AL
IL
Elk Grove
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 116
Rank #179 / 1,021
BYes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
35
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #716 / 926
Wellquest Elk Grove Tenantco LLC And Wellquest LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunny View Retirement Community
MC
AL
CCRC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Cupertino (Monta Vista)
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 116
Rank #127 / 1,021
C+Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #710 / 926
Front Porch Communities And Services-
Fountaingrove Lodge
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
173
Facility 173
CA AVG 116
Rank #175 / 1,021
B-Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,039 / 1,105
15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group-

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Serra Sol Memory Care

31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Serra Sol Memory Care

Serra Sol is a pristine senior living community located just south of Los Angeles, CA in sunny San Juan Capistrano. At Serra Sol, the dedicated staff specializes in memory care and dementia-related services. This community provides residents with the utmost professionalism and compassion from a welcoming and expertly trained team, gold-standard amenities, care plans tailored to individual needs, enriching activity programs, and a community to call your new home.

With a 24/7 care staff, Serra Sol is committed to adding life to your years through a holistic approach to well-being and memory care support groups. While your every basic need is attended to, residents are free to engage the mind, body, and spirit through stimulating activities, gold-standard facilities, and a beautiful environment to find peace and build new relationships.

Contact Serra Sol Memory Care

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $4,900. Families can use that initial cost figure when evaluating the community, while the fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site and Anytime Dining allows them to dine according to their schedules. Ida Gemignani serves as the administrator, and Mg At Willow Glen, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp operates the community.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable. Most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $4,900/Month

Contact Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Overview of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community offers memory care and assisted living in Azusa, CA. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a loved one whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 87 beds in a single-story building, with private rooms so each resident has a separate room. Pets are allowed, which means residents may continue living with their pets. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Vida Gwinn is the administrator, and Silverado Sierra Vista and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt operate the community.

Contact Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Overview of Almond Heights

Almond Heights is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community in Orangevale, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Offering both assisted living and memory care may make Almond Heights a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time. The community has 145 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Danielle Peck serves as the administrator.

Contact Almond Heights

Overview of Summerfield of Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, California, Summerfield Memory Care of Encinitas stands as a compassionate senior living community, managing 56 memory care living suites under the expert care of Five Star Senior Living. Operating 24/7, the community extends respite/short-stay services for seniors requiring specialized care. Residents can indulge in the soothing atmosphere of a beauty salon and explore the secure, senior-friendly walking path that winds through beautiful courtyards, providing opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and sunshine.

With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life, Summerfield Memory Care offers all-day home-style dining, purposeful Montessori-based programs fostering socialization, and enchanting community gardens. Virtual tours are readily available for those keen on exploration from home, reflecting the community’s dedication to accessibility and transparency. Meticulously designed to provide a comfortable and homely environment, this community goes beyond by offering specialized care services that enrich the lives of seniors and bring peace of mind to their families.

Starting Price $6,500/Month

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Overview of Loma Clara Senior Living

Tucked away in the scenic town of Morgan Hill, California, Loma Clara Senior Living is a serene senior living community that provides both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that each resident receives just the right amount of support. Here, residents can enjoy a rich and fulfilling lifestyle, with the beautiful surroundings and comfortable amenities contributing to a peaceful and engaging atmosphere. The community also offers flexible living arrangements, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, each featuring modern amenities tailored to meet residents’ needs.

Loma Clara Senior Living is dedicated to promoting safe independence while offering personalized care, including assistance with daily activities and specialized memory care. Residents can savor fresh, chef-prepared meals inspired by their favorite homestyle dishes, and enjoy a variety of amenities designed for a stress-free retirement. From a state-of-the-art fitness center to a cozy theater room and a calendar full of resident-inspired social events, there’s always something to do. With convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, residents have more time to relax and enjoy life.

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Overview of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care

Vienna at Santianna, memory care offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Carlsbad, CA. The community is in the Carlsbad Research Center neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision and nursing care supports residents with nursing needs.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Private suites provide a single living space, while companion suites suit two people who want to live together. Tammie Sampedro serves as the administrator, and Vienna at Santianna, memory care is operated by Oakmont Of Carlsbad and Oakmont Management Group.

Contact Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care

WellQuest of Elk Grove

Sheldon Pacific, 8871 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Overview of WellQuest of Elk Grove

WellQuest of Elk Grove provides a comfortable community for its assisted living with memory care and independent living housing options. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. In a community focused on a continuum of care, the senior living experience of its residents is enhanced through its innovative and technologically advanced person-centered approach.

WellQuest aims to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness by designing a lifestyle that caters to their needs.  Luxury accommodations extend to personalized care plans, scheduled housekeeping, specialized memory care activities, and ADLs.

Contact WellQuest of Elk Grove

Overview of Sunny View Retirement Community

Front Porch Communities and Services operates Sunny View Retirement Community, a 190-bed continuing care facility in Cupertino’s Monta Vista neighborhood. Under the direction of administrator Bradley Burgoyne, the non-profit campus provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, and short-term respite stays. The multi-floor residential campus features internal elevators, ensuring residents can shift between varying levels of care and common spaces without navigating stairs.

The daily care infrastructure delivers over five hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy routines. On-site amenities include a spa and structured person-centered wellness programs. The immediate neighborhood carries a walkability score of 40 out of 100, meaning the location is mostly car-dependent, though visitors can find a few basic services nearby on foot. State inspection reviews show steady compliance and strong complaint management across the property’s 23 years of operation.

Individuals looking over local multi-level senior living options can call the admissions department to check on current bed vacancies and book a tour to view the layout and shared therapeutic spaces.

Contact Sunny View Retirement Community

Fountaingrove Lodge

4210 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Fountaingrove Lodge

Fountaingrove Lodge, located in Santa Rosa, CA is a proud LGBTQ+ retirement community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to its residents. This colorful senior living community provides residents with 24hr staff availability for emergency assistance, or assistance with daily living activities. Additionally, residents are also provided freshly cooked meals and snacks, and personalized wellness programs.
Fountaingrove Lodge’s accommodations include emergency call system, providing the residents with an added sense of security. The staff also offers grocery shopping, personal laundry, and housekeeping services. Furthermore, concierge service, chauffeured transportation, and a variety of programs designed to promote engagement, and physical and mental activity.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 116The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in California

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 1158 memory care communities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in California?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in California?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.